Prognosis
Hundreds of Cases, But No Lockdown: What’s Changed in Japan?
- As cases rise, situation seems superficially similar to April
- Data back authorities’ call that this situation is different
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In Japan, it might seem like the bad old days of the pandemic, with cases jumping to more than 100 for six consecutive days in Tokyo. The rise has some asking when the government will again declare a state of emergency.
But this isn’t April, when businesses shut their doors and workers stayed home, as government officials argue that another emergency declaration isn’t necessary for now.